2005.05.04 10:29
Ephemeral City
An image of the Barry Le Va exhibition just at the Philadelphia Institute of Contemporary Art is on the cover of this month's Art in America. I found Le Va's work and approach especially interesting because he began his college education studying architecture, but after a year switched over to studying art/sculpture. His knowledge and dexterity of/in draftsmanship remains an integral component of his operations. It's indeed interesting to see how draftsmanship even often informs his work. It's like the architect in Le Va is much more than just ephemerally there. There's a worthwhile article--"Refiguring Barry Le Va"--by Nancy Princenthal inside the magazine as well.
Also in Art in America May 2005 is "Dalí in Duchamp-Land" by Charles Stuckey, which clearly demonstrates that the relationship between Dalí and Duchamp is also more than just ephemeral. Imagine that, Philadelphia as Duchamp-Land--a virtual tour begins here and ends here--a great place to play hooky.
Just a reminder, the azaleas are presently in full bloom again at the Japanese House.
1961.05.04 Thursday Philadelphia
Having agreed to advise on the rehanging of the Arensberg Collection, Marcel arrives from New York City with Teeny. Henri Marceau has arranged for them to stay overnight at 2601 Parkway, an apartment house just across the road from the museum.
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